Book Collection: zelig

[zelig]

I forgot it was wednesday! love them all but the Carrie proofs are my favorite! Congratulations!

Thanks Glen. Yeah, the week went by fast. Pretty much like this year is going...


Congratulations Paul. Beautiful books and photos. The Plume PB Carrie, is it just the first chapter? I would have said it was a promo sampler if it didn't have 'uncorrected proof' printed on the title page. Looks like the Doubleday original cover is pasted in.

Thanks Jon. It looks like a promo sampler would, but it does say 'uncorrected proof' as you mentioned, so I'd consider it a proof, and for what I paid for it, I think I'll call it a proof instead of a sampler. Makes me feel better!

So yes the original cover art is pasted in. You can actually see the glue on the other side of that page. In terms of what's included in there, it's interesting because it's not the first chapter. It's 4 pages of text from the TP edition, in no discernible order. The page numbers on the left are what is shown in the proof, and the corresponding page number from the final book is on the right.

128 = 73
38 = 39
59 = 58
72 = 129 (Half way down the page)


Those are cool. Congrats Paul!


Nice, Paul. I don't have that Plume Carrie proof.

John

Thanks guys! And John, this may be the only proof I have which you don't! :smile:

[jhanic]

Congratulations Paul. Beautiful books and photos. The Plume PB Carrie, is it just the first chapter? I would have said it was a promo sampler if it didn't have 'uncorrected proof' printed on the title page. Looks like the Doubleday original cover is pasted in.

Thanks Jon. It looks like a promo sampler would, but it does say 'uncorrected proof' as you mentioned, so I'd consider it a proof, and for what I paid for it, I think I'll call it a proof instead of a sampler. Makes me feel better!

So yes the original cover art is pasted in. You can actually see the glue on the other side of that page. In terms of what's included in there, it's interesting because it's not the first chapter. It's 4 pages of text from the TP edition, in no discernible order. The page numbers on the left are what is shown in the proof, and the corresponding page number from the final book is on the right.

128 = 73
38 = 39
59 = 58
72 = 129 (Half way down the page)


Those are cool. Congrats Paul!


Nice, Paul. I don't have that Plume Carrie proof.

John

Thanks guys! And John, this may be the only proof I have which you don't! :smile:

It's now on my list to search for. I had added it to the listing in the first post of the Proofs thread sometime, though, so I must have heard of it before.

John

[goheat]

Congratulations as the proofs continue to roll in, Paul!!!

[zelig]

It's now on my list to search for. I had added it to the listing in the first post of the Proofs thread sometime, though, so I must have heard of it before.

John

That's actually where I first saw any mention of this proof, but I'd never seen one.


Congratulations as the proofs continue to roll in, Paul!!!

Thanks John!

[biomieg]

Great acquisitions! The Carrie Plume partial proof was first discovered by Hannes Olverts. I wouldn't be surprised if he sold it to John S. (from the Betts consignment). Hannes was really good at finding impossible proofs all over the place.

[zelig]

Great acquisitions! The Carrie Plume partial proof was first discovered by Hannes Olverts. I wouldn't be surprised if he sold it to John S. (from the Betts consignment). Hannes was really good at finding impossible proofs all over the place.

Thanks. When I was reading over some of the older posts from the proofs thread, I remember seeing posts from Hannes. You're right, he was a wizard at finding rare proofs. I've wondered what his secret was.

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice, Paul. I don't have that Plume Carrie proof.

John

Nor do I. Congratulations, Paul!

[jonp]

Congratulations Paul. Beautiful books and photos. The Plume PB Carrie, is it just the first chapter? I would have said it was a promo sampler if it didn't have 'uncorrected proof' printed on the title page. Looks like the Doubleday original cover is pasted in.

Thanks Jon. It looks like a promo sampler would, but it does say 'uncorrected proof' as you mentioned, so I'd consider it a proof, and for what I paid for it, I think I'll call it a proof instead of a sampler. Makes me feel better!

So yes the original cover art is pasted in. You can actually see the glue on the other side of that page. In terms of what's included in there, it's interesting because it's not the first chapter. It's 4 pages of text from the TP edition, in no discernible order. The page numbers on the left are what is shown in the proof, and the corresponding page number from the final book is on the right.

128 = 73
38 = 39
59 = 58
72 = 129 (Half way down the page)



Very intriguing proof. I wonder what the purpose of this little book was for with just four random pages. A test printing? Certainly not for proofreading or review. A very rare find! Congratulations.

[zelig]

Nice, Paul. I don't have that Plume Carrie proof.

John

Nor do I. Congratulations, Paul!

Thank you Bob!


Very intriguing proof. I wonder what the purpose of this little book was for with just four random pages. A test printing? Certainly not for proofreading or review. A very rare find! Congratulations.

Yes, it's interesting. It seems to be a combination of a "teaser" and proof. On one side of the interior text pages, there is a title page for Part Two. All it has on that page is the text "Part Two - Prom Night". So it seems to feature a small cross section of content from the final production; it has a few pages of text, the color 1st edition cover reproduction, and that Part Two title page. The back of it also has some details about the book such as publication date, ISBN, etc.

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[zelig]

:clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Bill.

[zelig]

After this one, there are three more proofs left to show from the recent purchase. So there's a light at the end now! I forget which "Episode" we're on for Rare Proof Wednesday, but let's get into it.

This one was a trade for an item that was part of the proofs I'd purchased, so I would like to thank George for making this happen. I've been after a copy of this proof for a long time, and it has the publishers letter which is a nice bonus.

UK Dark Tower VII 1/100 numbered proof.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5312_zpssknzlmgu.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5313_zpskbiihmly.jpg

And here are all three of this series of proofs along with the 1st trade hardcover editions.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5315_zpsjeuoketq.jpg

[Roseannebarr]

NICE!! :excited:

[jsmcmullen92]

very nice Paul. Congrats!

[jonp]

Nice DT collection, Paul. Congratulations on the new DTVII proof.

[jhanic]

Nice, Paul! Which number did you get? I have #6.

John

[goheat]

Another beauty, Paul! Now when you reach the final 'Episode' will there be a spinoff? :wink:

[zelig]

NICE!! :excited:

Thanks Glen!


very nice Paul. Congrats!

Thanks Josh!


Nice DT collection, Paul. Congratulations on the new DTVII proof.

Thanks Jon!


Nice, Paul! Which number did you get? I have #6.

John

Thanks John! This is number 8. We're almost neighbors.


Another beauty, Paul! Now when you reach the final 'Episode' will there be a spinoff? :wink:

Good one John! I think the spinoff will be "Signed 1st edition Thursdays." I feel as if I've taken my proof collection as far as I can, at least in terms of what is available on the secondary market and/or what funds I have available for the ultra rare ones. I'd like to focus next on signed 1st's. Also possibly S/L editions.

I am planning a grand finale though for this season!

[biomieg]

Must be a great feeling to have completed the DT set!

[webstar1000]

I like the look of those proofs... nice and colorful! Congrats man.

[zelig]

Must be a great feeling to have completed the DT set!

Sure is. I was missing that one for some time.


I like the look of those proofs... nice and colorful! Congrats man.

Thanks Kris!

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for this, now COMPLETE DT proof set !!!

[herbertwest]

VERY nice set!
Now, I wonder if all those proofs are numbered, in which case, you should hunt for a matching number :p

[zelig]

Congrats for this, now COMPLETE DT proof set !!!

Thanks Frank. It's complete in terms of the UK proofs for DTV, DTVI and DTVII, but I still need a bunch of other DT proofs, so I don't consider it complete yet until I have them all!

Of course the remaining ones I would need are super rare. All four of the Gunslinger proofs (Viking, Sphere and Plume) seen here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Manuscripts+Proofs +and+ARCs:Gunslinger+The+DT1), and the two orange The Drawing of the Three proofs seen here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Manuscripts+Proofs +and+ARCs:Drawing+of+the+Three+The+DT2). There's also a Plume W&G as well as a black tape spine state for Susannah. I may even have missed one! The rest I have. So I've got a ways to go before I'd feel I have a complete set of DT proofs.


VERY nice set!
Now, I wonder if all those proofs are numbered, in which case, you should hunt for a matching number :p

Thanks Jeremy. The only one that is numbered is VII. I'm relieved they aren't all numbered. One less thing to try and match up. Would have been cool though.

[sharki69]

Show off your Sanderson !!!

[Roog]

Ah, the rare DT7 one, very nice!

[zelig]

Show off your Sanderson !!!

Not much to show off. Just some paperbacks in a box. They're on my reading list now. Thanks for recommending them.


Ah, the rare DT7 one, very nice!

Thanks Rogier.

[Drake69]

Beautiful stuff. The readers copies of the DT books are definitely handsome, especially with those covers!

I've thought about getting a PB set of the DTs to go back and read over. I have all the Kindles but there is just something about holding a book that makes it all worth it.

Congrats!

[zelig]

Beautiful stuff. The readers copies of the DT books are definitely handsome, especially with those covers!

I've thought about getting a PB set of the DTs to go back and read over. I have all the Kindles but there is just something about holding a book that makes it all worth it.

Congrats!

Thanks. I've tried to read books on my iPad or iPhone, and I just can't do it. I have to hold the book in my hands. There are definitely some benefits to e-books, but the experience is so different to holding the actual book.

[zelig]

I thought this item was interesting. Has anyone seen this before?

Looks to be a promotional booklet/teaser of Graven Images. It includes the first 3 pages of King's introduction, and then a few pages from the book.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5337_zpswcsnqfyp.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5342_zpsamqhp9ym.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5339_zpsjobo6at8.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5340_zps87sh8nfq.jpg

And together with the actual proof

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5341_zpsulmjqk70.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice! I've not seen that before.

John

[zelig]

Thanks John. Funny how things like this seem to show up out of the blue. Makes you wonder what else is out there that we don't even know about.

[carlosdetweiller]

The sampler is a nice item and quite a bit less common than the full proof, in my experience.

[zelig]

The sampler is a nice item and quite a bit less common than the full proof, in my experience.

Yeah, I like it. Didn't know it existed until now. I don't have the actual book but will purchase that soon. It looks interesting.

[carlosdetweiller]

The sampler is a nice item and quite a bit less common than the full proof, in my experience.

Yeah, I like it. Didn't know it existed until now. I don't have the actual book but will purchase that soon. It looks interesting.

You will love the book. Really well done. Can't believe all the movie posters and art that guy Borst has.

[zelig]

The sampler is a nice item and quite a bit less common than the full proof, in my experience.

Yeah, I like it. Didn't know it existed until now. I don't have the actual book but will purchase that soon. It looks interesting.

You will love the book. Really well done. Can't believe all the movie posters and art that guy Borst has.

It sounds like just the kind of book I'd like. It makes me think of Art Scott who has edited some books on Robert McGinnis cover art. I met him at that vintage paperback show earlier in the year, and got a book which he co-authored titled The Paperback Covers of Robert McGinnis.

In the introduction to this book, he writes about how he'd been collecting the original paperbacks which featured McGinnis artwork on the cover. Apparently there are close to 1100. According to the intro, his collection numbers around 1400 paperbacks including certain reprints. The book has a bibliography of all the paperbacks along with color photos. Really nice book.

[zelig]

Here we are again. Another Wednesday, another proof! Two more after this, and then the grand finale.

This week, the UK proof of Christine. I just finished reading the book this past week and really enjoyed it. I had read it more than 20 years ago, so this was a re-read.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5333_zpsimggg7zc.jpg

With the DJ, which appears to be the same as the trade DJ, just folded to fit the smaller proof. Thanks Michaël for the trade on the DJ.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5334_zpsiwejmp5l.jpg

And together with the 1st UK edition
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5336_zpsqrxgy8n0.jpg

And just for fun, together with the US proof and 1st US edition.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5370_zpsk71oaqcy.jpg

[jonp]

Very Nice, Paul. They all look in great condition. Congratulations.

[webstar1000]

Looking good brother~!

[killjoy72]

Congrats! :clap:

[jhanic]

That UK Christine proof looks in GREAT condition. Congratulations!

John

[zelig]

Very Nice, Paul. They all look in great condition. Congratulations.


Looking good brother~!


Congrats! :clap:


That UK Christine proof looks in GREAT condition. Congratulations!

John

Thanks guys! Yep, most of the proofs from this lot were is really good condition.

[Stockerlone]

VERY VERY NICE !!!

[Roseannebarr]

i will be sad when rare proof wednesday ends! Highlight of my week and its HUMP DAY!

awesome proofs!

[zelig]

VERY VERY NICE !!!

Thanks Frank.


i will be sad when rare proof wednesday ends! Highlight of my week and its HUMP DAY!

awesome proofs!

Thanks Glen. Don't worry, it seems I always have something to post! I'm sure there will be more after this batch is done.

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice indeed, Paul. :)

[Dan]

Great new additions!

[zelig]

Very nice indeed, Paul. :)

Thanks Alan.


Great new additions!

Thanks Dan.

[goheat]

Dang, Paul, you must know someone with a time machine, to get proofs in such nice condition! :drool:

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[zelig]

Dang, Paul, you must know someone with a time machine, to get proofs in such nice condition! :drool:

Thanks John. Most of that batch were is super condition.


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks Bill.

[zelig]

I received some slipcases from Jeff today. I ordered the 'Buckram' material, and I really like it.

A close-up of a Buckram case. It feels nice to the touch.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5384_zpsbzkgkecy.jpg

F&SF mags

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5376_zpsku0ctmno.jpg

Signed 11/22/63 Trade Paperback. One of my favorite novels. And I love this ruby red color for it

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5378_zps6apnnyyq.jpg

I tried out a leather option for this signed Blaze. Really nice case. I had it made very slightly wider and taller to accommodate the provenance.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5379_zpsmxiixsyk.jpg

UK Doctor Sleep editions. The dark green is also a good color to go with.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5380_zpsosjagaze.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Sweet!!!!

[webstar1000]

Can't lie... Looks really sharp man!

[stroppygoblin]

Cases look really good Paul, especially like the 11/22/63 :thumbsup:

[sharki69]

Looks good !!

[zelig]

Sweet!!!!


Can't lie... Looks really sharp man!


Cases look really good Paul, especially like the 11/22/63 :thumbsup:


Looks good !!

Thanks guys!

[jsmcmullen92]

I really like that Buckram material. I may have to use that for some of mine.

[zelig]

I really like that Buckram material. I may have to use that for some of mine.

Yes give it a try. I hadn't ordered it before and with this recent lot, I thought I'd test it out and I really like it. I prefer it to the regular material used which is called Ecorel. I'm going to get most of the rest of the slipcases I need in the Buckram.

[zelig]

This is the penultimate post of the proofs from that recent purchase. Last one next week, and then the grand finale!

The Joyland ARC which is quite scarce. I don't know how many copies are out there but I know it isn't many.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4943_zpsinr3oapt.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4945_zpsfzmjz8s4.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4946_zpsdpdnydba.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5390_zpsfmzlkljj.jpg

So while I was photographing the proof, I thought I'd get together the various versions of the book that I have. I was surprised to see how many I had. I was thinking, do we really need 8 different versions of the same book...!?

From bottom left: The new Illustrated edition, the "Gift" hardcover edition, the trade paperback 1st edition, the limited signed hardcover, a repeat of the 1st edition paperback (realized after I took the shot and had already put the books away), a later printing of the trade paperback with the red band across the top, a smaller mass market paperback, and the Turtleback edition. Proof takes center stage.

I'm missing the Lettered edition, and apparently there was a UK paperback edition which I seem to have missed.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5395_zpszatov7jl.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5403_zpsq4nljbif.jpg

Here's the Turtleback

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5406_zps60b56w2f.jpg

And since we're on the topic of Joyland, this is a signed 1st edition paperback

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5405_zpskc8ol9ij.jpg

I think that should do it!

[Roseannebarr]

This is the penultimate post of the proofs from that recent purchase. Last one next week, and then the grand finale!

The Joyland ARC which is quite scarce. I don't know how many copies are out there but I know it isn't many.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4943_zpsinr3oapt.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4945_zpsfzmjz8s4.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4946_zpsdpdnydba.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5390_zpsfmzlkljj.jpg

So while I was photographing the proof, I thought I'd get together the various versions of the book that I have. I was surprised to see how many I had. I was thinking, do we really need 8 different versions of the same book...!?

From bottom left: The new Illustrated edition, the "Gift" hardcover edition, the trade paperback 1st edition, the limited signed hardcover, a repeat of the 1st edition paperback (realized after I took the shot and had already put the books away), a later printing of the trade paperback with the red band across the top, a smaller mass market paperback, and the Turtleback edition. Proof takes center stage.

I'm missing the Lettered edition, and apparently there was a UK paperback edition which I seem to have missed.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5395_zpszatov7jl.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5403_zpsq4nljbif.jpg

Here's the Turtleback

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5406_zps60b56w2f.jpg

And since we're on the topic of Joyland, this is a signed 1st edition paperback

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5405_zpskc8ol9ij.jpg

I think that should do it!


Love the ARC and I love this book!!!! i will have to get an ARC someday!!! Did it come from David? Awesome collection. do you collect all the turtle books too?

[jonp]

So it was you who snagged the other copy! Congratulations Paul. That's quite an impressive Joyland collection. I thought the Joyland paperback was universal and the UK and US edition were the same?

[goheat]

Amazing, Paul! Congratulations! Joyland is (yet another) of my favorite King books, and I love the artwork for the versions as well.

Now I am looking to get tickets for your Grand Finale! :excited:

[zelig]

Love the ARC and I love this book!!!! i will have to get an ARC someday!!! Did it come from David? Awesome collection. do you collect all the turtle books too?

Hey Glen, thanks! I also really liked this book. It's up there with my favorites. Yes, this was from David from that last proof consignment. I don't really collect the Turtleback books, but I do tend to get certain titles where the 1st edition was a paperback, and they're really inexpensive.


So it was you who snagged the other copy! Congratulations Paul. That's quite an impressive Joyland collection. I thought the Joyland paperback was universal and the UK and US edition were the same?

Thanks Jon. Yes, I got the first copy and paid top dollar unfortunately. I think you got the other copy after it was reduced in price a couple times. I'm happy to have it anyway. I also thought the Joyland paperback was universal, but there was a discussion recently, and apparently the conclusion was that there is an edition that was printed in the UK. Michaël has one.


Amazing, Paul! Congratulations! Joyland is (yet another) of my favorite King books, and I love the artwork for the versions as well.

Now I am looking to get tickets for your Grand Finale! :excited:

Thanks John! Hmmm.. sell tickets to the finale, what a great way to help fund all this! :evil:

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Paul. As you said, that Joyland proof is one of the scarcer ones.

John

[killjoy72]

Great acquisition- Congrats! :thumbsup:
I love that shot of all your Joylands spread out.

[webstar1000]

Man oh man.. just a post machine with beautiful stuff lately!! lol NICE!!

[jcmanske]

I've really enjoyed the rolling display of proofs, Paul. You have definitely picked up some wonderful and scare pieces. Congratulations! I too look forward to the grand finale!!!

[Roog]

Nice collection :)
Did you know there are two different versions of the Turtleback edition, one a bit bigger than the other: 9780606324168 and 9780606356046.

[biomieg]

Great Joyland display, Paul! And Jon, we discussed this a couple of days ago - the US and UK paperbacks are not exactly the same. I don't remember the thread right now...

[jonp]

Great Joyland display, Paul! And Jon, we discussed this a couple of days ago - the US and UK paperbacks are not exactly the same. I don't remember the thread right now...

Thanks Michael. I haven't been around too much recently - too much time at work and in hospitals, so this completely passed me by. I found what I was looking for in the comments section in the catalogue of the 1st edition of Joyland. If you wish me to get one for you, Paul, just let me know.

[zelig]

Very, very nice, Paul. As you said, that Joyland proof is one of the scarcer ones.

John


Great acquisition- Congrats! :thumbsup:
I love that shot of all your Joylands spread out.


Man oh man.. just a post machine with beautiful stuff lately!! lol NICE!!


I've really enjoyed the rolling display of proofs, Paul. You have definitely picked up some wonderful and scare pieces. Congratulations! I too look forward to the grand finale!!!

Thanks guys! Much appreciated.


Nice collection :)
Did you know there are two different versions of the Turtleback edition, one a bit bigger than the other: 9780606324168 and 9780606356046.

Yes I figured there was. I just never got around to buying the other one. Will have to do that some time soon.


Great Joyland display, Paul! And Jon, we discussed this a couple of days ago - the US and UK paperbacks are not exactly the same. I don't remember the thread right now...

Thanks Michaël.



Great Joyland display, Paul! And Jon, we discussed this a couple of days ago - the US and UK paperbacks are not exactly the same. I don't remember the thread right now...

Thanks Michael. I haven't been around too much recently - too much time at work and in hospitals, so this completely passed me by. I found what I was looking for in the comments section in the catalogue of the 1st edition of Joyland. If you wish me to get one for you, Paul, just let me know.

Thanks Jon. Yes it would be great if you can pick one up for me.

[becca69]

Loving all the Joylands!

[zelig]

Loving all the Joylands!

Thanks, they look good, but sometimes I'd prefer it if there were fewer versions of a book. Less to buy.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks, they look good, but sometimes I'd prefer it if there were fewer versions of a book. Less to buy.

And you call yourself a book collector!

[zelig]

Thanks, they look good, but sometimes I'd prefer it if there were fewer versions of a book. Less to buy.

And you call yourself a book collector!

Ha, good one Bob! I must have had a momentary lapse of better judgement. More variants please! I can't get enough....

[Merlin1958]

With that much "Proof" you should have been prosecuting, O.J.!!! LOL


Congrats, Paul!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool indeed, Paul. Congratulations!

[zelig]

With that much "Proof" you should have been prosecuting, O.J.!!! LOL


Congrats, Paul!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks Bill.


Very cool indeed, Paul. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan.

[zelig]

Welcome to RPW! This will be the last episode before the final posting next week. A quick note about the finale. I realized about halfway through posting the proofs from this purchase that I didn't really have anything fitting a grand finale. I had started out strong with the signed Danse Macabre proof, and although the rest of the proofs are certainly scarce and sought after, I felt that I needed something special for the finale other than what I had left.

Luckily, around the time this was all going on, I happened to have found two other proofs, not from this initial purchase, but still rare and which I felt were better suited. So next week, you'll get to see what those are.

For now, here we go for this week.

Subterranean Press tarde cover proof for The Shining. Supposedly 20 copies exist.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4960_zpsisbkjym5.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4962_zpsrwuvd1oo.jpg

The proof is produced so well, that once you look on the inside, it feels more like a finished product than a proof, with the color printing and quality of the paper.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4976_zpsx3jo5he4.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4977_zpssrmsu9o5.jpg

[biomieg]

Very nice! And I'm curious to see what the last two items are. Did you get one of them from a mutual acquaintance, perhaps?

[The Library Policeman]

Very, very nice Paul!

[jonp]

That's really nice. Congratulations Paul.

[zelig]

Very nice! And I'm curious to see what the last two items are. Did you get one of them from a mutual acquaintance, perhaps?

Thanks Michaël. Nope, neither came from any acquaintance of ours.


Very, very nice Paul!

Thanks Alan.


That's really nice. Congratulations Paul.

Thanks Jon.

[jcmanske]

Great looking proof, Paul. I love the quality of the proof and it is in pristine condition. Congratulations!

[goheat]

Congrats on yet another beauty, Paul! :onfire:
I really love the SP limited of The Shining.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Paul. That's one of my favorite proofs also.

John

[Stockerlone]

VERY VERY NICE NEW BOOKS Paul !!!

[Roseannebarr]

Welcome to RPW! This will be the last episode before the final posting next week. A quick note about the finale. I realized about halfway through posting the proofs from this purchase that I didn't really have anything fitting a grand finale. I had started out strong with the signed Danse Macabre proof, and although the rest of the proofs are certainly scarce and sought after, I felt that I needed something special for the finale other than what I had left.

Luckily, around the time this was all going on, I happened to have found two other proofs, not from this initial purchase, but still rare and which I felt were better suited. So next week, you'll get to see what those are.

For now, here we go for this week.

Subterranean Press tarde cover proof for The Shining. Supposedly 20 copies exist.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4960_zpsisbkjym5.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4962_zpsrwuvd1oo.jpg

The proof is produced so well, that once you look on the inside, it feels more like a finished product than a proof, with the color printing and quality of the paper.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4976_zpsx3jo5he4.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4977_zpssrmsu9o5.jpg

Now i Want ONE of Those!!! Looks Great. forgot it was Wednesday!

[zelig]

Great looking proof, Paul. I love the quality of the proof and it is in pristine condition. Congratulations!

Thanks Jeff, appreciate it!


Congrats on yet another beauty, Paul! :onfire:
I really love the SP limited of The Shining.

Thanks John. I actually only have the GE of The Shining. Still have to get the SL at some point. It's one I am really look forward to getting.


Very nice, Paul. That's one of my favorite proofs also.

John

Thanks John.


VERY VERY NICE NEW BOOKS Paul !!!

Frank, thanks!


Now i Want ONE of Those!!! Looks Great. forgot it was Wednesday!

Thanks Glen.

[zelig]

This was a highlight of my day. I guess that doesn't say much for my social life! I've been collecting early review letters and review slips for a little while now, and have 18 so far. I haven't really posted much of it, and may do that at some point, but here's one I'm excited about.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5494_zps8hbgo8wu.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome!! I'm not normally a jealous person but I'm jealous right now! :evil:

Congratulations Paul.

[zelig]

Awesome!! I'm not normally a jealous person but I'm jealous right now! :evil:

Congratulations Paul.

Thanks Alan! Believe me, I'm often jealous myself when I see some of the postings from other members. Goes with the territory.

[Roog]

That's a very nice hardcover proof! Looks like a Turtleback LOL

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Nice, Paul! I like those advance hardcover editions also.

John

[zelig]

That's a very nice hardcover proof! Looks like a Turtleback LOL

That's a good one Rogier. Made me laugh.



:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks Bill.


Nice, Paul! I like those advance hardcover editions also.

John

Thanks John. Some day I'll share pictures of the copies I have.

[Jimimck]

I'm not a proof collector, but that Shining looks very cool!

[zelig]

I'm not a proof collector, but that Shining looks very cool!

Thanks James.

[zelig]

Got a few items today I wanted to share.

One of my favorite authors is Bill Bryson. This is his latest book, and thanks to Jon, this copy is signed. Thanks Jon!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5527_zpsem5vr9or.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5528_zpsxexeyhtg.jpg

And here with the promo postcard, and the US proof. According to Amazon, the US edition is being released in January 2016, which is odd since the UK is out now.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5529_zpsy5nowy2u.jpg

The Art of Darkness proof and signed by Winter.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5530_zpsbhnsw9xp.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5531_zpspnioknvq.jpg

And finally, a Fine DJ for the SL Firestarter. I still don't have this book, but hope to acquire one at some point. Maybe in the new year.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5526_zpsp4y9ppsi.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Paul. I also have an extra mint Firestarter dust jacket signed by Whelan. It's one of my hidden secrets!

John

[zelig]

Nice, Paul. I also have an extra mint Firestarter dust jacket signed by Whelan. It's one of my hidden secrets!

John

Very nice John. I guess it's not a secret anymore!

[sharki69]

Cool Paul. Since when you started to collect DJ ?
LOL

[jsmcmullen92]

That Jacket is awesome!

[goheat]

Congratulations, Paul. My mom loves Bill Bryson, and I've ordered a number of them for her from Amazon. I'll have to get her a copy of that new one!

[zelig]

Cool Paul. Since when you started to collect DJ ?
LOL

What are you talking about Shac!? I don't collect DJ's!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5533_zpsw8exnd7g.jpg


That Jacket is awesome!

Thanks Josh.


Congratulations, Paul. My mom loves Bill Bryson, and I've ordered a number of them for her from Amazon. I'll have to get her a copy of that new one!

Thanks John. Your mom has good taste!

[zelig]

I'm really excited about this one. I've been reading/re-reading all of Stephen King's books, and recently read Firestarter for the first time. It has become one of my favorites and I wanted a nice signed copy for my collection, so I found this one.

It is an association copy, signed and inscribed to Otto Penzler, the famous mystery book publisher and bookseller. It is dated 5 days prior to the official publication date, and it is also an advance review copy which includes the review slip and publisher's publicity sheet. The DJ is bright and not faded as you often see with this book.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5538_zps39dzkc5n.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5539_zpsyictzo1v.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5541_zps56g98wqk.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5543_zpsq3qvorux.jpg

While we're on the topic of Otto Penzler, these arrived the same day. This is the UK and US edition of a new anthology featuring King's The Doctor's Case. And the proof as well.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5544_zpskdiagubw.jpg

And they are both signed by Penzler.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5545_zpsqglghly0.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[jonp]

Some really nice new additions, Paul. Glad the Bryson made it safely to you. That Firestarter is in very nice condition and cool inscription. Congratulations.

[herbertwest]

Awesome copy of FIRESTARTER. Great state. Review copy. Signed. Signed prior to publication : what's not to like?

[sharki69]

Awesome everything !

[webstar1000]

Man nice stuff!!!

[killjoy72]

Awesome Firestarter!

[zelig]

Nice!

John


Some really nice new additions, Paul. Glad the Bryson made it safely to you. That Firestarter is in very nice condition and cool inscription. Congratulations.


Awesome copy of FIRESTARTER. Great state. Review copy. Signed. Signed prior to publication : what's not to like?


Awesome everything !


Man nice stuff!!!


Awesome Firestarter!

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments!

[zelig]

Welcome to RPW's grand finale! After this, normal programming will resume.

These two proofs were not part of the original Betts purchase, but they sort of came along around that time and they seemed fitting for the finale, so here you go!

Two early proofs, both signed fairly close to publication date.

Enjoy!

Viking Firestarter

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5567_zpsfeayzjxa.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5569_zpsxjffi1f8.jpg

Along with the 1st trade edition

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5568_zps0vugljv6.jpg

Viking Different Seasons

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5570_zpsl55ekgz8.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5573_zpsponkdqlk.jpg

With the 1st trade edition

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5571_zpsaqwestz8.jpg

I thought now would be a good time to do a count of how many proofs I have. Total is 115 made up of 84 US and 31 UK. I also have 44 proofs of anthology appearances and books about King.

Thanks for enjoying this with me! It has been fun. I'm sure more goodies will be coming along soon.

[biomieg]

Two of my favorite proofs, and an impressive total!!

[dnemec]

Wow, those are awesome! What a haul!!!!

[goheat]

Woosh, LOVE the signed Dead Zone proof, especially, Paul! My first signed King book I got and my favorite King book as well.

[zelig]

Two of my favorite proofs, and an impressive total!!

Thanks Michaël!


Wow, those are awesome! What a haul!!!!

Thanks Dez!


Woosh, LOVE the signed Dead Zone proof, especially, Paul! My first signed King book I got and my favorite King book as well.

Thanks John! I wish I had a signed DZ proof. The two I posted were Firestarter and Different Seasons. But yeah, The Dead Zone is also one of my favorite King books. I have a signed 1st trade in the works.

[goheat]

Woosh, LOVE the signed Dead Zone proof, especially, Paul! My first signed King book I got and my favorite King book as well.

Thanks John! I wish I had a signed DZ proof. The two I posted were Firestarter and Different Seasons. But yeah, The Dead Zone is also one of my favorite King books. I have a signed 1st trade in the works.

Oops, I screwed THAT up! Well, Different Seasons is another awesome signed proof for you! You seem to get fairly immaculate copies of proofs as well!

[jonp]

Fantastic signed copies of those two early proofs. Your copy of Firestarter proof looks exactly like my new copy, but sadly mine is not signed. I don't know what we're going to do on Wednesdays now that RPW has finished!!

[Stockerlone]

Superamazing new Stuff !!!

[jhanic]

Beautiful proofs, Paul! And signed too!

John

[biomieg]

I don't know what we're going to do on Wednesdays now that RPW has finished!!

If everything works out the way it should I can arrange a small bout of RPWs in a few months. Some patience will be required, however... but I will have five nice items to share. Three of them not seen in the last couple of years I think...

[jonp]

I don't know what we're going to do on Wednesdays now that RPW has finished!!

If everything works out the way it should I can arrange a small bout of RPWs in a few months. Some patience will be required, however... but I will have five nice items to share. Three of them not seen since a couple of years I think...

Cool. You can continue RPW over on your collection thread. Looking forward to seeing which rare proofs you are getting. I will probably be very jealous.

[biomieg]

I will probably be very jealous.

Consider it returning the favour! Both you and Paul have been on an impressive spree lately.

[Roog]

Congrats, Paul! You really proofed to be the proof king :)

[zelig]

Fantastic signed copies of those two early proofs. Your copy of Firestarter proof looks exactly like my new copy, but sadly mine is not signed. I don't know what we're going to do on Wednesdays now that RPW has finished!!

Thanks Jon!


Superamazing new Stuff !!!

Thanks Frank!


Beautiful proofs, Paul! And signed too!

John

Thanks John. Yeah, I needed both of these and happened to find them both signed.



I don't know what we're going to do on Wednesdays now that RPW has finished!!

If everything works out the way it should I can arrange a small bout of RPWs in a few months. Some patience will be required, however... but I will have five nice items to share. Three of them not seen in the last couple of years I think...

That's great. Looking forward to it. I know I'm going to be jealous because I don't think I will have any of the UK proofs you're getting.


Congrats, Paul! You really proofed to be the proof king :)

Thanks Rogier! Although I think the 'proof king' title would be more applicable to certain other members here!

[The Library Policeman]

Paul, those are awesome. Congratulations!

[Merlin1958]

Very, very cool acquisitions, Paul!!!

[zelig]

Paul, those are awesome. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan!


Very, very cool acquisitions, Paul!!!

Thanks Bill!

[zelig]

I think I'm starting to act like Rogier... I've been buying these UK paperbacks as reading copies, and as they start to add up on the shelves, I really like how they look.

So I'm thinking of getting all the rest. I much prefer the cover art on these than the current US paperbacks. I am usually concerned about finding 1st printings, but to do that on all of these will be a very difficult task, so I'm fine with them not being 1st printings. It's more to just read them, and then enjoy how they all look on the shelf.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5602_zpsaqrko6el.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Now you're just showing off, Paul!! LOL J/K Very nice looking!!!

[Roog]

Nice set, Paul! However, I'm not collecting these :)
Try to arrange them by color, for a little extra effect :D

[zelig]

Now you're just showing off, Paul!! LOL J/K Very nice looking!!!

Thanks Bill. Showing off can be fun. Maybe I should post a picture of my proof bookcase. He he.


Nice set, Paul! However, I'm not collecting these :)
Try to arrange them by color, for a little extra effect :D

Thanks, yeah I didn't think you collect this set as I don't remember seeing it. I know you have an earlier series which looks great. I was just referring to how you collect the paperback sets. I'm going to expand this out soon and will post updated pictures. It's fun, and easy on the pocket book.

[jhanic]

Now you're just showing off, Paul!! LOL J/K Very nice looking!!!

Thanks Bill. Showing off can be fun. Maybe I should post a picture of my proof bookcase. He he.


I'd love to see it!

John

[zelig]

Now you're just showing off, Paul!! LOL J/K Very nice looking!!!

Thanks Bill. Showing off can be fun. Maybe I should post a picture of my proof bookcase. He he.


I'd love to see it!

John

Okay, I'll take a picture and post it tomorrow.

[Roog]

I'm going to expand this out soon and will post updated pictures. It's fun, and easy on the pocket book.
Looking forward to it :) And indeed, collecting paperbacks is easy and cheap(er) fun!

[zelig]

Okay, here's a shot of the proofs bookcase. It's blurry as it's tough to get a clear shot of a whole bookcase with the iPhone camera. This is basically my entire Stephen King proof collection, taking up 6 shelves. While I was posting this, I went back to look at some previous photos I'd taken of this bookcase and was surprised at how much the collection had grown.

This (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=881460&viewfull=1#post881460) is the first picture when I started the thread. Although I had difference bookcases then, the proofs were taking up the top 2 shelves on the last bookcase. Then I had taken this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=915143&viewfull=1#post915143) one when I changed to difference cases. There was 3 shelves then, and I see just spilling over to the 4th. And now we have all 6, with a little space at the end for a few extras.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5608_zpsense1ci9.jpg

[killjoy72]

Very nice! :drool:

[jonp]

Impressive, Paul. I hope my proof collection looks like that one day. I have 2 and a half shelves!

[dnemec]

Very nice, Paul! I'm only on my second shelf....guess I need to work on that!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup: Thanks, Paul! Impressive!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Looks nice, Paul. Which proof is your favorite?

[Roog]

Great collection, Paul!

[zelig]

Very nice! :drool:


Impressive, Paul. I hope my proof collection looks like that one day. I have 2 and a half shelves!


Very nice, Paul! I'm only on my second shelf....guess I need to work on that!


:thumbsup: Thanks, Paul! Impressive!

John


Great collection, Paul!

Thanks guys! And yes, you "two-shelfers" need to get crackin'!


Looks nice, Paul. Which proof is your favorite?

Oh man Bob, that's a tough one. I had a look over them again, and if it were purely for sentimental reasons, believe it or not, it would be the UK proof of The Dark Half because that was the very first proof I ever got. It was free, direct from the publisher's rep at the time of release and it brings back many happy memories of the time.

If I were to exclude the nostalgia, then I'd say either the signed US Cujo proof with the 'Don't let the dog bite" inscription, or the signed Danse Macabre.

Now you've got me going... if it were based purely on production value, then I'd say the UK Revival proof. I've always liked how that one looks, outside and inside. The UK Under the Dome is a close 2nd.

[racerx45]

Very cool and it looks great

[jcmanske]

Love the pics of the proofs! It might be nice to show closeups of each shelf so each of us can better see what's on each and I can further develop my case of "proof envy." Superb collection!

[biomieg]

Very impressive! The funny thing is, I consider myself a proof collector but I don't even have two full shelves! I did a quick count and I only have 25 US and 10 UK proofs.

[Roseannebarr]

Very impressive! The funny thing is, I consider myself a proof collector but I don't even have two full shelves!


I keep telling myself that i am not a proof collector either. I have two full shelves as well. i just like them.

[Roseannebarr]

Okay, here's a shot of the proofs bookcase. It's blurry as it's tough to get a clear shot of a whole bookcase with the iPhone camera. This is basically my entire Stephen King proof collection, taking up 6 shelves. While I was posting this, I went back to look at some previous photos I'd taken of this bookcase and was surprised at how much the collection had grown.

This (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=881460&viewfull=1#post881460) is the first picture when I started the thread. Although I had difference bookcases then, the proofs were taking up the top 2 shelves on the last bookcase. Then I had taken this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=915143&viewfull=1#post915143) one when I changed to difference cases. There was 3 shelves then, and I see just spilling over to the 4th. And now we have all 6, with a little space at the end for a few extras.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5608_zpsense1ci9.jpg


Looking Great! Need a picture shelf by shelf. :excited:

[jhanic]

Agree! I'd love to see each shelf separately.

John

[jreitan47]

Agreed! We're so picky when it comes to our book porn, don't you know?! haha

[sharki69]

Very Impressive Paul. You made huge progress since your first post :)

[zelig]

Very cool and it looks great


Love the pics of the proofs! It might be nice to show closeups of each shelf so each of us can better see what's on each and I can further develop my case of "proof envy." Superb collection!


Very impressive! The funny thing is, I consider myself a proof collector but I don't even have two full shelves! I did a quick count and I only have 25 US and 10 UK proofs.


Looking Great! Need a picture shelf by shelf. :excited:


Agree! I'd love to see each shelf separately.

John


Agreed! We're so picky when it comes to our book porn, don't you know?! haha


Very Impressive Paul. You made huge progress since your first post :)

Thanks guys. Close ups coming up next.

[zelig]

This is the clearest I could get the pictures. Good enough though to see each proof. If anyone wants a close up of a specific proof let me know. Enjoy.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5618_zpsgm8i9kwm.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5643_zps9lhdxtmk.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5620_zpsnpos4k6j.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5622_zpscnnwqk5u.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5624_zps2fxlzo4n.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5641_zpslj3xeb1k.jpg

[biomieg]

Great photo with a good number of scarce proofs in great condition :) so, which of the remaining ones are on the top of you want list right now?

[zelig]

Great photo with a good number of scarce proofs in great condition :) so, which of the remaining ones are on the top of you want list right now?

Good question. Here's my current want list (http://zelig.io/want-list/). I've separated out the manuscript states, because I consider that a separate collecting goal. As I started down that road, I realized there were way more known states that I realized, they're really hard to find, and if you do, they're priced higher than I'd feel comfortable spending. So those are a far off goal. The list of remaining US and UK proofs are the ones I am looking to add to my collection, although most of what is left are the rare/ultra-rare ones.

[biomieg]

Ok, thanks! There are a few on there that you should be able to find but I agree that many are going to be quite hard.

[jhanic]

That's a big list! Best of luck!

I agree that some of them should be relatively easy to find--others are EXTREMELY scarce.

John

[Roog]

What an incredible collection! Your case is the visualisation of the proof catalog now!

[zelig]

Ok, thanks! There are a few on there that you should be able to find but I agree that many are going to be quite hard.

Yeah, most are super rare.


That's a big list! Best of luck!

I agree that some of them should be relatively easy to find--others are EXTREMELY scarce.

John

Thanks John. It was a lot longer not too long ago. I've got a total of 115 proofs, and around 25 missing from US and UK lists. I don't know which ones are relatively easy to find. Maybe the CD ones. But the rest, I haven't seen them for sale. A few were on Betts, but by then I'd tapped out.


What an incredible collection! Your case is the visualisation of the proof catalog now!

Thanks Rogier!

[sharki69]

Great photo with a good number of scarce proofs in great condition :) so, which of the remaining ones are on the top of you want list right now?

"BTW" secret Santa question.... Lol

[zelig]

Great photo with a good number of scarce proofs in great condition :) so, which of the remaining ones are on the top of you want list right now?

"BTW" secret Santa question.... Lol

Dear Santa. I need a lettered Gunslinger please. And maybe also a lettered Regulators. If those aren't handy, then a signed limited Firestarter will do. One for each day they were signed. :smile:

Yes, that proof want list is a great place to start for the Secret Santa! And I am also missing a UK Danse Macabre and a signed Mr. Mercedes!

Of course I don't expect any pricey treats such as those. I will be happy with whatever I get.

[zelig]

This is the trade paperback of Bazaar of Bad Dreams. I really like it. The different editions of Bazaar are starting to add up. I'll post a picture of what I have soon. Just waiting on one or two items.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5684_zpsgkxm4a6i.jpg

[jonp]

Very nice. Is this the airport edition? Some of the editions on abe seem to be Australian.

[zelig]

Very nice. Is this the airport edition? Some of the editions on abe seem to be Australian.

This is actually the Australian edition, but the 'airport edition' is basically the same. I think I mentioned in your thread about where you can buy this one, or maybe it was the UK edition. Anyway, here's a link (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=17455320745&searchurl=bi=s&ds=30&sts=t&bx=off&sortby=17&tn=bazaar%20of%20bad%20dreams&an=stephen%20king&recentlyadded=all) to where I bought the UK edition (hasn't arrived yet.) Right now there's plenty available for whoever wants to order a copy. Book Depository is also selling copies via Amazon.

[jonp]

Very nice. Is this the airport edition? Some of the editions on abe seem to be Australian.

This is actually the Australian edition, but the 'airport edition' is basically the same. I think I mentioned in your thread about where you can buy this one, or maybe it was the UK edition. Anyway, here's a link (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=17455320745&searchurl=bi=s&ds=30&sts=t&bx=off&sortby=17&tn=bazaar%20of%20bad%20dreams&an=stephen%20king&recentlyadded=all) to where I bought the UK edition (hasn't arrived yet.) Right now there's plenty available for whoever wants to order a copy. Book Depository is also selling copies via Amazon.

Yes, thanks! You did mention it in my thread but I held off ordering one until I saw which edition you ordered arrived. Thanks for the link.

[zelig]

No problem. Since I started with it a few books back, I'm now continuing to collect both the UK and Australian trade paperbacks that are released concurrently with the hardcovers.

[jonp]

No problem. Since I started with it a few books back, I'm not continuing to collect both the UK and Australian trade paperbacks that are released concurrently with the hardcovers.

Just ordered one with Book Depository, hopefully the UK version.

[zelig]

Yeah let's hope. My copy should arrive any day now. Also there was a typo in my earlier message. I said I was not collecting these anymore. It should have said "now".

[zelig]

The Book Depository order just arrived. It is the UK trade paperback. Looks like we don't have to plan our trips to Heathrow so they coincide with King's UK book releases anymore.

[jreitan47]

The Book Depository order just arrived. It is the UK trade paperback. Looks like we don't have to plan our trips to Heathrow so they coincide with King's UK book releases anymore.

Did you order the hardback from them or the pb? I ordered the hardback, so I'm just curious if this is what will arrive or not.

[zelig]

I ordered the trade paperback.

[jreitan47]

I ordered the trade paperback.

Oh okay....*phew*....I thought that since I bought the hardback from them for a steal at $18.00 and no shipping cost that the deal was too good to be true and I'd end up with the trade paperback instead.

[zelig]

So here are various editions of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.

From left: US Proof, UK proof, US Trade 1st, UK Trade 1st, UK WHSmith variant, UK Trade Paperback, Australia Trade Paperback, Dutch numbered hardcover, Dutch Trade Paperback.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5687_zpsahoshbh7.jpg

A view of the front covers.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5690_zpspkgvz36b.jpg

The US proof with letter. I have the UK letter as well just not shown here.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4804_zpsftvufk1q.jpg

The US 1st Trade edition has the early review letter.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5691_zpsfvo1psgq.jpg

And just for fun, here are 14 of the first appearances of the stories from Bazaar. The one that is missing is on order and I didn't feel like waiting for it before I posted these. It's the anthology A Book of Horrors which includes "The Little Green God of Agony."

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5693_zpsggigkcc8.jpg

Instead of typing all the individual issues, here's a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bazaar_of_Bad_Dreams).

What is not pictured are: Mile 81, UR and Bad Little Kid which were eBooks. I have seen pictures of a printed edition of Bad Little Kid, but I don't have a copy. Would love one though. And of course, a couple of stories which were previously unpublished.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Paul!

John

[Merlin1958]

Show off!!!


LOL Very cool, Paul!!!

[sharki69]

BOBD Completist !! Very nice paul

[jreitan47]

What? No large print edition? Mine's arriving soon! lol

[dnemec]

Seriously, Paul, it might be time for an intervention...




That being said, I love the Dutch editions!!!!!!

[Jimimck]

That's really cool.

[zelig]

Very, very nice, Paul!

John


Show off!!!

LOL Very cool, Paul!!!


BOBD Completist !! Very nice paul

Thanks guys.


What? No large print edition? Mine's arriving soon! lol

Oh man.. don't get me started... I decided not to collect large print editions... now you're making me reconsider...


Seriously, Paul, it might be time for an intervention...

That being said, I love the Dutch editions!!!!!!

I think so too (about the intervention)... But When I start collecting the audio books and the rest of the foreign editions, feel free to intervene... :smile:


That's really cool.

Thanks James.

[Jimimck]

I'm on a plane right now Paul but got your PM. Will have a hunt when I'm back in town. Cheers.

[George at C-Springs]

Damn Paul, I haven't picked up or even seen a trade edition yet, probably won't until next Barnes & Noble trip. Haven't read Mr. Mercedes or Finders Keepers yet either.

[goheat]

Wow, awesomeness, Paul! Congratulations! I am waiting on a UK edition from Book Depository that was on sale last week.

[zelig]

I'm on a plane right now Paul but got your PM. Will have a hunt when I'm back in town. Cheers.

No worries James. Take your time.


Damn Paul, I haven't picked up or even seen a trade edition yet, probably won't until next Barnes & Noble trip. Haven't read Mr. Mercedes or Finders Keepers yet either.

Better get on it George... I liked both MM and FK, although I liked FK a lot more. I'm eager to read End of Watch.


Wow, awesomeness, Paul! Congratulations! I am waiting on a UK edition from Book Depository that was on sale last week.

Thanks John!

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for a ton of nice books !!

[jonp]

That's an impressive BOBD collection. I really want those two BOBD proofs.

[zelig]

Congrats for a ton of nice books !!

Thanks Frank.


That's an impressive BOBD collection. I really want those two BOBD proofs.

Thanks Jon. Hopefully you will be able to find the proofs soon.

[zelig]

Hey Jonathan, this is all your fault. I hope you're happy now!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5715_zpswxotrckr.jpg

[Roog]

We all know you are a completist, Paul :wtf:

[jreitan47]

Haha! Wow, you got yours fast...still waiting on mine to arrive!

[zelig]

We all know you are a completist, Paul :wtf:

I don't think I was until I discovered the forum! Or at least, not as much as I am now.


Haha! Wow, you got yours fast...still waiting on mine to arrive!

Yeah, it was fast. I got Finders Keepers as well. I'm not going to try and find the older titles. I think I will just get new releases. Although the ones with different covers would be nice to have.

[jreitan47]

We all know you are a completist, Paul :wtf:

I don't think I was until I discovered the forum! Or at least, not as much as I am now.


Haha! Wow, you got yours fast...still waiting on mine to arrive!

Yeah, it was fast. I got Finders Keepers as well. I'm not going to try and find the older titles. I think I will just get new releases. Although the ones with different covers would be nice to have.

Okay, well I better not show you my pic of my Large Print collection (especially all the cool older ones with different covers)....wouldn't want them to wet your appetite any more! ;)

[zelig]

No, I would like to see it! Show us a picture for sure. All I have is Carrie, Night Shift, Thinner and the last few recent books.

[jreitan47]

I'll take a pic this evening...last count was 33 large prints, but like I said, some are ex-library.

[zelig]

Look forward to seeing it.

[Roog]

I'm interested as well :)

[zelig]

This arrived today. I'm told that only 12 copies were signed by Stephen and Tabitha.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5771_zpsfo1szugv.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5772_zpspdbaffrj.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5773_zpssiksung4.jpg

And with the proof.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5774_zps7iv9z5oy.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Paul! I have a copy but it's not signed.

John

[zelig]

Nice, Paul! I have a copy but it's not signed.

John

Thanks John.

[goheat]

Wow, that's a rarity! Congrats, Paul!

[zelig]

Wow, that's a rarity! Congrats, Paul!

And thanks John. Ha ha. Deja vu.

[zelig]

I saw this book posted in Jon's collection thread recently and wanted one for myself. Luckily one showed up for sale at a very reasonable price. Thanks Jon for pointing this out to me.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5790_zpsyvit8hmh.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5791_zps9kjjjila.jpg

[Jimimck]

Oh cool. And yet not cool as now I need to find one ;-)

[jonp]

Very nice. Congratulations Paul. Looks in perfect condition.

[Roog]

Another subcollection is born :D

[The Library Policeman]

Great new adds, Paul. Congratulations.

[zelig]

Thanks guys!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[zelig]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks Bill.

[zelig]

So I thought this was interesting. I found it by accident. This is a Pocket Books export edition mass market paperback of Revival. The one we're more familiar with is the large format shown on the left which is what is available at stores.

If you're interested in getting a copy, there are a bunch listed on Abe and Amazon Marketplace. Just do a search for the ISBN: 9781501121173

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5827_zpsvrtqoaxl.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5828_zpsg8ix8vut.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5830_zpsezyucmli.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5829_zpsrjbblxce.jpg

[Roog]

Interesting again

[sharki69]

Very Nice bud

[jonp]

Congratulations on the new Revival paperbacks, Paul.

[Merlin1958]

Paperbacks? :emot-flame:


:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[zelig]

Interesting again


Very Nice bud


Congratulations on the new Revival paperbacks, Paul.

Thanks guys.


Paperbacks? :emot-flame:


:wtf::wtf::wtf:

And as for you Bill.... no paperback haters allowed! Here's a pic in your honor. :smile:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5864_zpscdp2ossp.jpg

[jonp]

OMG! Impressive view!

[zelig]

OMG! Impressive view!

Thanks Jon. I have been neglecting the paperbacks for some time. I think proofs took center stage most of this year. Now I'm refocused on refining this collection. There's a lot missing and I will be adding more in the coming months. This bookcase is full so will need another one.

[biomieg]

You know what to do with spare Signet Firestarter 1sts, right? If you run into extra copies?

Great shot of the paperback case!

[Roog]

That's a great view, Paul! Paperbacks are a lot of fun collecting :)

[zelig]

You know what to do with spare Signet Firestarter 1sts, right? If you run into extra copies?

Great shot of the paperback case!

Thanks... extra copies of Firestarter... now there's a thought. I'd be happy just running into a single copy!


That's a great view, Paul! Paperbacks are a lot of fun collecting :)

Thanks Rogier... Yeah, fun and cheap/cheapish. Unlike the book I'm about to post...

[zelig]

I was out and about today and stopped for lunch. As I was finding a parking, I saw a guy walking with his dog. Of course, my first thought was Cujo, as it was a St. Bernard.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5872_zpsbxjmabau.jpg

It was quite fitting that I should have seen that dog today because when I got home, this was waiting for me.


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5874_zpscv7bnvhi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5875_zpsnrhalyr9.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5876_zpswzzjhyct.jpg

I don't have any of the early signed limited editions, so it was great to finally get this one. It showed up at a really good price so had to jump on it. Thanks Shac for bringing it to my attention.

[sharki69]

Sweet ! Great price indeed ! I'm glad you got it

[Roog]

Very cool! I never saw it before.

[Dan]

Looks great!

[Merlin1958]

Interesting again


Very Nice bud


Congratulations on the new Revival paperbacks, Paul.

Thanks guys.


Paperbacks? :emot-flame:


:wtf::wtf::wtf:

And as for you Bill.... no paperback haters allowed! Here's a pic in your honor. :smile:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5864_zpscdp2ossp.jpg

Oh, don't let me stop you and that is an impressive case of PB's you have there!!!

My hatred for PB's is not only somewhat irrational, but a personal vow I made to myself. Lord knows I have read hundreds of PB's in my early years and the days of commuting to NYC. I just vowed that at some point in my career I would never again read a PB or, own one for that matter.

So don't mind me, I was just joking with you, my friend. I think my hatred of PB's is about as well known around here as my feeling for that team from, Boston!!! LOL

[biomieg]

Very nice! How much was it, if you don't mind me asking?

[zelig]

Sweet ! Great price indeed ! I'm glad you got it

Yeah, thanks Shac for making me poorer... Nice to have it though!!


Very cool! I never saw it before.

Thanks Rogier!


Looks great!

Thanks Dan!


Oh, don't let me stop you and that is an impressive case of PB's you have there!!!

My hatred for PB's is not only somewhat irrational, but a personal vow I made to myself. Lord knows I have read hundreds of PB's in my early years and the days of commuting to NYC. I just vowed that at some point in my career I would never again read a PB or, own one for that matter.

So don't mind me, I was just joking with you, my friend. I think my hatred of PB's is about as well known around here as my feeling for that team from, Boston!!! LOL

All good Bill. I won't hold it against you... :-P


Very nice! How much was it, if you don't mind me asking?

It's fairly easy to find out with a little research... but you know now anyway... he he....

[zelig]

So I had a great birthday today. Went for lunch with my mom. Thanks ma! Here's what the dessert looked like at the start.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5888_zpsymsxwxr8.jpg

And after I began to destroy it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5893_zpskshsue2p.jpg

Also received my Secret Santa gift today. Will post that in the SS thread.

[Merlin1958]

Oh, you're a cruel man, Paul!!!! LOL Happy Birthday, my friend!!! That looks freaking delicious!!!! My sugar went up just looking at it!!! LOL LOL

[Roog]

Happy B-day, Paul!

[webstar1000]

So I had a great birthday today. Went for lunch with my mom. Thanks ma! Here's what the dessert looked like at the start.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5888_zpsymsxwxr8.jpg

And after I began to destroy it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5893_zpskshsue2p.jpg

Also received my Secret Santa gift today. Will post that in the SS thread.

Very "IT" like... lol

[zelig]

Oh, you're a cruel man, Paul!!!! LOL Happy Birthday, my friend!!! That looks freaking delicious!!!! My sugar went up just looking at it!!! LOL LOL

Thought you'd like that Bill. Not as much as I did though!


Happy B-day, Paul!

Thanks Rogier!


Very "IT" like... lol

Now that you mention it, it does look kinda creepy!

[zelig]

I've been looking for these proofs for some time. Thanks Nick.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5918_zpseh6yanqu.jpg

Both are signed.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5920_zpsxnafcg7i.jpg

And with the rest of my Ernest Cline collection. All signed except the Hebrew paperback. Edit: UK paperback isn't signed.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5921_zpsa33nrabl.jpg

[goheat]

Nice, congrats, Paul! Gahh, don't make me want to start reading another author! :scared:

[zelig]

Nice, congrats, Paul! Gahh, don't make me want to start reading another author! :scared:

Thanks John. There's only two books to read, so not too bad. RPO was one of my favorite books this year. Highly recommended.

[jonp]

Great new Cline poofs, Paul. Congratulations. That's quite a collection for two novels!

[zelig]

Great new Cline poofs, Paul. Congratulations. That's quite a collection for two novels!

Thanks Jon. Yeah it is a lot for two books. What happened to the days when you'd buy a 1st edition and you'd be done. Now it's usually a case of variants, multiple proof states, export editions, large prints, limiteds, etc.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for this supernice Cline collection !!!

[zelig]

Congrats for this supernice Cline collection !!!

Thanks Frank.

[sharki69]

Beautiful Bud ! finally you have RP1 proof - AWESOME !

[zelig]

Beautiful Bud ! finally you have RP1 proof - AWESOME !

Thanks! Yeah, finally. I was jealous looking at your copies.

[zelig]

I've been spending some time finding certain variant editions that I didn't have. Here are two of them.

The Canadian edition of The Regulators showing Viking as the publisher on the DJ and copyright page. And the different price on the DJ.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5944_zpsdrs4pm7v.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5946_zps1z0bf6hq.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5945_zps2halvql9.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5947_zpsk4mo3v24.jpg

Cell with the larger shoe on the spine of the DJ. It's my understanding that this is a book club edition, although it does have a price on the DJ. The other major difference is the alternate colors of the boards.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5948_zpsqd8k7lks.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5949_zpstdcsmzpe.jpg

I've also been refining my paperback collection and in the process came across some editions I never knew existed.

This is a UK trade paperback of 11/22/63 with the same cover art as the hardcover. Unfortunately not a 1st printing, but still nice to have.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5950_zpshd7nsrxb.jpg

I thought this one was interesting. Mass Market Paperback size for Lisey's Story with the same cover as the hardcover. It's an export edition and according to the sticker, it was available before the US paperback came out.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5952_zpsjnkowky0.jpg

Also, the third one from the left is a larger format paperback which I hadn't seen before.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5951_zps8mpdjgu9.jpg

And finally, this is a smaller Mass Market size paperback of the UK Doctor Sleep which according to the cover was for sale only in the South Asia market.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/ds__zpstinvsysx.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very cool, Paul!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[goheat]

Nice fresh new stuff, Paul!

[killjoy72]

Interesting to see all these different variants. Congrats!

[Roog]

I always like the things you get! So I can look at yours instead of collecting all these stuff as well :)

[webstar1000]

Nice haul bro!